Use Assembly Models to set up and record the different assembly models that will be used in the Backflow Management application. Once the assembly model information is recorded in the database, it will be available to users to relate to an assembly. New assembly models may be created when installing an assembly at a location or editing an existing assembly.

Example: An assembly that is manufactured by Ace, model 184655, that is an assembly type for a Reduced Pressure Double Check Value, with a 1 inch water line size, and a horizontal orientation is an assembly model. If you have another assembly with the same information with the exception of a 2 inch instead of a 1 inch water line size, which means that you would need to set up a separate assembly model record.

Adding a new assembly model

Add a new assembly model to the Backflow Management database.

Do this...

1. Open Connect Backflow Management > Organization > Assembly Models.

2. Click New (CTRL+N).

3. What is the manufacturer name? You can select the manufacturer's name from the Manufacturer drop-down list, or you can type in a new name if the manufacturer is not included in the list.

4. What is the model number? You can select the model number from the Model drop-down list, or you can type in a new number if the model number is not included in the list.

5. What is the assembly type? You can select a description from the Assembly Type drop-down list. You can Search (F9) this field. If you need to add a new assembly type to the drop-down list, click the button, located at the end of the Assembly Type field, and select Add New.

6. What is the size of the water line on the assembly model? Select a water line size from the Size drop-down list, or type in a new size if the measurement is not included in the list.

7. What is the assembly's orientation when it is installed?

• Horizontal orientation
  

• Vertical orientation   
  

8. Is the assembly model approved for use? The approval status refers to the condition of the assembly model. An approved status is cleared for use. An unapproved status means the assembly model is not ready for use and the system will display warning messages when a user tries to use an unapproved assembly model.

• Yes, the assembly model is approved for use. Select the Approve Assembly Model checkbox.

• No, the assembly model is not approved for use. Deselect the Approve Assembly Model checkbox.  

9. Click Save (CTRL+S).

The assembly model is saved.

Changing approval status

The approval status refers to the condition of the assembly model. An approved status is cleared for use. An unapproved status means the assembly model is not ready for use and the system will display warning messages when a user tries to use an unapproved assembly model.

1. To approve an assembly model, select the Approve Assembly Model checkbox.
   
2. To change the assembly model status to unapproved, deselect the Approve Assembly Model checkbox.
   

Editing an existing assembly model

Update the properties assigned to an assembly model.

Do this...

1. Open Connect Backflow Management > Organization > Assembly Models.

2. Enter an assembly manufacturer, model, size, or orientation in the Assembly Model field in the Lookup bar. Press Enter.

3. Click on a field to edit it.

Note: Each assembly model record must be unique. You cannot save an assembly model record that is the same as an existing record.

4. Click Save (CTRL+S).

The assembly model is updated.

Removing an existing assembly model

You cannot remove an assembly model when related transactions exist.

Note: If the assembly model is being used for any assembly you will not be able to delete the record.

Do this...

1. Open Connect Backflow Management > Organization > Assembly Models.

2. Enter an assembly manufacturer, model, size, or orientation in the Assembly Model field on the Lookup bar. Press Enter.

3. Click Delete (CTRL+D).

The assembly model is deleted.